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P213 PHU

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,000 mi
Last recorded134,000 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 PHU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 134,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 128,093 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 120,446 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 111,932 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,774 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 98,241 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 88,111 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,973 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 74,818 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 74,716 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads appear low

slight play in rack ends

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,669 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,645 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 60,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 55,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 46,691 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P213 PHU is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P213 PHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P213 PHU registered?

P213 PHU is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P213 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P213 PHU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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